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The American Association of Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI) along with the U.S. Congress is on a mission to make people aware of the risks and costs associated with long-term care.  A 2012 report from the AALTCI found that the majority (56 percent) of new claims under these policies are for home care – not nursing […]

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On occasion, I’ll hastily come to the conclusion that I have a fantastic idea and will act on it without considering the abundance of facts evidencing that it may not be such a fantastic idea. Most recently, I signed my husband and I up to play on a coed VAVI softball team.  I had often […]

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As you put birthdays, anniversaries and other important dates on your new calendar, you might want to include reminders about certain retirement deadlines throughout the year. Dec. 31, 2013 – Before the final rush of the holiday season, note that contributions to 401(k) and 403(b) qualified retirement plans must be deposited by this date to […]

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As we are in the home stretch of December – it gets really easy to get out of our healthy routines.  Here are 10 BIG things you can do to avoid gaining weight this year WITHOUT big efforts! 10.  Eat before you go to events!  If you arrive at a party hungry, your blood sugar […]

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Elder Abuse Awareness

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Recently I have attended presentations and read various articles and campaigns spreading awareness about elder abuse.  It is valuable information that must be passed on.  There are different types of abuse that can occur, but in this article I’m particularly focusing on financial elder abuse. An Example of Financial Elder Abuse Kelly Phillips Erb, tax […]

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Saturday November 23rd at 6:30pm at a secret hill top estate in Del Mar/Carmel Valley was the location of the last Secret Table event.  Over 100 individuals attended this community-based organic food event that showcases its flare at unique and secret locations all around the county.  The event featured 5 food stations including desert and organic […]

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Can Your Home Make You Sick?

Can Your Home Make You Sick?  Can Feng Shui Help? What does Lt. Ed Skvarna from the Los Angeles Burbank Police Department Think? Last month, I was invited to speak at the AREAA (Asian Real Estate Association of America) convention in Los Angeles.  I shared the floor with my 3 other distinguished colleagues. My topic […]

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Most of us over age of 40 have had the experience of a dental crown.  The shots, drills, impressions, temporary for 2 weeks and an inconvenient second visit.  The experience, although necessary, lacks the efficiency that most of us demand in this fast paced world we live in. No one can put it better than […]

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I do not have children of my own yet, but I have a younger brother in college that has had me thinking about the need for young adults to take steps to protect themselves. My brother Stephen is an active 22 year old.  He’ll go out boating, cliff jumping, to music festivals and travelling on […]

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Have you heard of these DON’Ts in FENG SHUI when you live in a 2 story home? Don’t have your bedroom above the kitchen. Don’t place your bed positioned above the stove downstairs. Don’t place your bed headboard in the same direction of your fireplace. Don’t place your bed next to your bathroom. Don’t place […]

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Five Quick Tips for Ordering Right in Restaurants For Weight Loss We’ve all been there!  We’re a week or two into our “diet” and we have been invited out to dinner and drinks with our friends.  Now we’re feeling conflicted:  “I haven’t seen them in a while.  I really want to go.  But I have […]

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What You Need to Know About “Medicare Part D”

A couple, both age 65, retiring today will spend, according to Fidelity Investments’ 2013 survey, approximately $220,000 on health care during their retirement years – and that doesn’t include any assisted living or nursing care.  While this year’s figure represents an 8 percent decrease from last year’s estimate of $240,000, making the most of your […]

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